Booster pretty much calling out Bo

[StPaulHusker]

I'm sure this bad guy from NP can do a much better job at coaching. Behind Uncle Nate, I have found the next douche I want to punch.

 

[Junior]

If you want to get into semantics, fans don't have the "right" to say anything publicly about the state of the program - at least not through channels that amplify their opinions louder than just talking around the water cooler. You have the right to free speech, but every medium that allows you to "speak" without using your voice (messageboards, media, blogging, whatever) is a privilege.

If someone called me to do an interview about Bo and the program, I would say no. The reason I would say no is that it's not my team, and I am not a part of the team. My words on a topic that I have an uninformed opinion on don't deserve to have the weight of being read and possibly believed by so many people.

I'm not getting into semantics. I'm asking you what you think fans have the right to do, since this guy "is a joke" for being willing to be interviewed, and should take his money and leave. I wouldn't do an interview because I have no desire to be interviewed at all, but this guy chose to give a quote for a story... big deal. When KETV does quick shots of fans talking about the games for their Saturday night newscasts... are they all "jokes" who should leave and cease being Husker fans due to their arrogance?

 

[StPaulHusker]

If you want to get into semantics, fans don't have the "right" to say anything publicly about the state of the program - at least not through channels that amplify their opinions louder than just talking around the water cooler. You have the right to free speech, but every medium that allows you to "speak" without using your voice (messageboards, media, blogging, whatever) is a privilege.

If someone called me to do an interview about Bo and the program, I would say no. The reason I would say no is that it's not my team, and I am not a part of the team. My words on a topic that I have an uninformed opinion on don't deserve to have the weight of being read and possibly believed by so many people.

I'm not getting into semantics. I'm asking you what you think fans have the right to do, since this guy "is a joke" for being willing to be interviewed, and should take his money and leave. I wouldn't do an interview because I have no desire to be interviewed at all, but this guy chose to give a quote for a story... big deal.

I think it is more how the story comes off. The article just had to make a point to how much money he paid for the suite. So it looks like he is forcing his influence.

 

[BigRedBuster]

No matter if anyone likes it or not, when the label "booster" is put with your name, your words carry a little more weight than the average fan. These are the people who finance much of the program and when boosters temperature changes on a subject, it affects the program.

For this reason, boosters need to choose there words extremely carefully when talking in public and to the press. It is totally different than when the average fan is asked a question walking down the street before or after a game.

 

[Junior]

If you want to get into semantics, fans don't have the "right" to say anything publicly about the state of the program - at least not through channels that amplify their opinions louder than just talking around the water cooler. You have the right to free speech, but every medium that allows you to "speak" without using your voice (messageboards, media, blogging, whatever) is a privilege.

If someone called me to do an interview about Bo and the program, I would say no. The reason I would say no is that it's not my team, and I am not a part of the team. My words on a topic that I have an uninformed opinion on don't deserve to have the weight of being read and possibly believed by so many people.

I'm not getting into semantics. I'm asking you what you think fans have the right to do, since this guy "is a joke" for being willing to be interviewed, and should take his money and leave. I wouldn't do an interview because I have no desire to be interviewed at all, but this guy chose to give a quote for a story... big deal.

I think it is more how the story comes off. The article just had to make a point to how much money he paid for the suite. So it looks like he is forcing his influence.

I think that's a matter of public record, and possibly how the author got the name of the booster to interview for the article in the first place.

 

[Landlord]

No matter if anyone likes it or not, when the label "booster" is put with your name, your words carry a little more weight than the average fan. These are the people who finance much of the program and when boosters temperature changes on a subject, it affects the program.

For this reason, boosters need to choose there words extremely carefully when talking in public and to the press. It is totally different than when the average fan is asked a question walking down the street before or after a game.

Agree with this also. How are this guy's words benefiting the program he cares so much about? How is this a positive contribution in any way, even if it's true?

 

[Junior]

No matter if anyone likes it or not, when the label "booster" is put with your name, your words carry a little more weight than the average fan. These are the people who finance much of the program and when boosters temperature changes on a subject, it affects the program.

For this reason, boosters need to choose there words extremely carefully when talking in public and to the press. It is totally different than when the average fan is asked a question walking down the street before or after a game.

Agree with this also. How are this guy's words benefiting the program he cares so much about? How is this a positive contribution in any way, even if it's true?

And there it is. You're only allowed to publicly speak the opinion that it's all sunshine and lollipops.

 

[Count 'Bility]

The thing about a story like this is, yes, he is a booster and now his thoughts are nationally amplified. Now, the national perception is that the entire fanbase will be generalized as being unhappy with Bo and that Bo is on the assumed hot seat because the boosterS (plural) are upset with him. Couldnt be farther from the truth. Some are unhappy with what's going on, but it's no where near a consensus feeling. In fact, it's probably a minority at best. It could very well lead to damaging effects in recruiting and who knows what else. There are guys in the media like Dirk and Desmond who obviously have an axe to grind with Bo. They love seeing stuff like this, becuase now they can really take off and run with it. If youre a booster and you genuinely care about the program and donate the money from your heart and not your checkbook, you just keep your mouth shut and let the directing be done by directors. Hence this guy? I think he's obviously starving for some sort of attention, hence the feather ruffling. He coulda just as easily said "no comment".

I guess I'm just more riled up of the fact that he felt the need to say anything at all as opposed to what he said.

 

[StPaulHusker]

No matter if anyone likes it or not, when the label "booster" is put with your name, your words carry a little more weight than the average fan. These are the people who finance much of the program and when boosters temperature changes on a subject, it affects the program.

For this reason, boosters need to choose there words extremely carefully when talking in public and to the press. It is totally different than when the average fan is asked a question walking down the street before or after a game.

Agree with this also. How are this guy's words benefiting the program he cares so much about? How is this a positive contribution in any way, even if it's true?

And there it is. You're only allowed to publicly speak the opinion that it's all sunshine and lollipops.

I wouldn't go that far but when it is mentioned how much money he gives the program as a booster it comes off like he is going to force Eichorsts hand in what to do with Pelini. I think as a booster you have a responsibility to choose your words carefully if you are going to criticize the program you support.

 

[Landlord]

No matter if anyone likes it or not, when the label "booster" is put with your name, your words carry a little more weight than the average fan. These are the people who finance much of the program and when boosters temperature changes on a subject, it affects the program.

For this reason, boosters need to choose there words extremely carefully when talking in public and to the press. It is totally different than when the average fan is asked a question walking down the street before or after a game.

Agree with this also. How are this guy's words benefiting the program he cares so much about? How is this a positive contribution in any way, even if it's true?

And there it is. You're only allowed to publicly speak the opinion that it's all sunshine and lollipops.

Nah man, you're not getting it. You're allowed to publicly speak anything you want - anyone is. Say whatever suits your fancy.

The thing I take issue with is why speak this opinion? Not saying it's untrue, but what's the motivation? I can't think of a good reason for this guy to go on record with these words and with the disclaimer of how much money he donates that is out of a genuine desire to help the program. Given the timing and the implication of these words, it does not contribute in any way to our success and very easily could be detrimental in shaping public opinion. So why do it? Why the need to say something that won't bring anything positive and could easily bring negative? Accountability is spot on here:

If youre a booster and you genuinely care about the program and donate the money from your heart and not your checkbook, you just keep your mouth shut and let the directing be done by directors. Hence this guy? I think he's obviously starving for some sort of attention, hence the feather ruffling. He coulda just as easily said "no comment".

 

[Saunders]

Stealing this from another board/poster because it sums up my thoughts fairly well.

I think the article makes a very good point in a very bad way. Let's face it, if Bo can't do better than 9-4 with this easy schedule then he deserves to be on the hot seat. Losing to UCLA (at home), Northwestern (at home), Michigan, and to another 4th place SEC team in the Capital One/Outback bowl is again doing the bare minimum to keep his job. Take a quick look at the pathetically easy schedule for this season. There is a very real chance Nebraska will play only one team ranked in the final poll.

Do I want Bo fired? NOPE. Do I think he's doing a decent job? YES. But endless four-loss seasons with 2-3 major blowouts is again doing the bare minimum. Over six seasons I think that puts him squarely on the hot seat. In other words, there is no room for error. Even one 8-5 season means he needs to go. Thus, the hot seat. What would get him off the hot seat would be to go undefeated in the regular season, be competitive with Ohio State in the championship game even if they lose, and make a BCS bowl where Nebraska goes toe to toe with a heavy hitter and maybe even pulls out a nice win with the extra time to prepare. Finishing 12-2 and ranked in the Top 10 would look a lot better than 10-4 ranked 24th in the final poll. With fans and recruits.

Having a great season would buy Bo a lot of credibility with fans, and the ridiculously easy schedules the next two seasons are a chance to do just that. Sinking down to the level of competition with another 10-4 season would be a big disappointment.

Sort of a nightmare scenario for the new AD. The football coach is doing just enough to keep his job, but not a scrap more. The guy was brought in to right the ship and get Nebraska back to averaging nine wins a season. He's done it. But now going into the 6th season fans are wondering if they will ever do more than 10-4 with blowout losses. We're back to the point Solich had us in 2001. I guess the question now is whether or not the AD has the cajones to fire a ten win coach. I sincerely doubt it. Because the new AD saw what happened to the last AD who tried that move.

A better plan of action would be for the AD to keep the pressure on Bo to improve each year but also give him every possible resource necessary to get there. If that means a bigger support staff to help recruiting, or more private jet flight time, or whatever, then do it. The Big Ten payout is going to go from $14 million now to about $30 million in five years so they can afford it.

A similar nightmare scenario for Bo is his current defensive coordinator. If Pap wilts this season, then Bo may have no alternative but to get rid of him. He's seen first hand how a coordinator change can make all the difference in the world on offense.

 

[tmfr15]

No matter what the booster says.... Bo is NOT on the hot seat.

In order for the seat to heat up, he would have to go 7-5 or 6-6 in the regular season. Either of those records could result in a firing, but I even wonder about that. SE is going to be a bit shy on making a move unless he has the complete support of TO. I think Bo might get another year even after a bad year.

This being said, I am really starting to feel pretty happy about the possibilities for this season. The offense is loaded and I picked up something from Bo's talk in regard to the youth up front on defense. Maybe we will have a rotation of young bucks that are just going to attack with athletic ability. Meanwhile the veteran guys on the backside will be busy tricking QBs and eating up INTs.

I BOlieve. LETS GO.

 

[RedRedJarvisRedwine]

I once had a guy cut in front of me in the concession line at a game. I said excuse me, lines back there. He proceeded to tell me that he "donates money to the program and he's in a hurry, bla bla bla, I'm special, youre not because I have more money than you". I said "so do I. It's called tickets" and kindly grabbed him by the back of the neck and moved him back behind my where he belonged. I'm guessin it was his first time as a donator, or he was just full of sh#t for he had this "look at me attitude". Now, in this particular article, I guess i didnt see too much to get my panties in a bunch. Just some western guy tryin to play big wig and get his name out there with some of the bigger boosters from Omaha/Lincoln I think. But it is a testament to some other boosters I've known. Some are real cool. Others act like they're just so much better than you because they are such, and frankly, I dont care if you gave a million or a nickel. And truthfully, anyone who's bought a fricken ticket to get into that stadium on gameday is a fricken booster.

F'n right on Accountability! I am a donor (no not huge money but enough to keep my season tickets every year)! This is the type of guy (thinks his sh~t don't stink) that in the future will be calling for help with no idea how to survive when his money has no value!

+1

Thats MR. Accountability there bud. Tread lightly or Mr Accountability will have you taken care of if you know what I mean.

 

[Junior]

Nah man, you're not getting it. You're allowed to publicly speak anything you want - anyone is. Say whatever suits your fancy.

The thing I take issue with is why speak this opinion? Not saying it's untrue, but what's the motivation? I can't think of a good reason for this guy to go on record with these words and with the disclaimer of how much money he donates that is out of a genuine desire to help the program. Given the timing and the implication of these words, it does not contribute in any way to our success and very easily could be detrimental in shaping public opinion. So why do it? Why the need to say something that won't bring anything positive and could easily bring negative? Accountability is spot on here:

If youre a booster and you genuinely care about the program and donate the money from your heart and not your checkbook, you just keep your mouth shut and let the directing be done by directors. Hence this guy? I think he's obviously starving for some sort of attention, hence the feather ruffling. He coulda just as easily said "no comment".

Maybe he thought it would be fun to be interviewed for a national story. It's not like he said anything that everyone doesn't already know. "If Nebraska doesn't make it to the Big Ten championship, that could be a real problem for Bo.'' He never threatened to pull his money, apply pressure, anything like that at all. Everyone is getting hung up on the reference to the money. As I mentioned before, things like this are public record (this is a public university), and possibly how they got his name to request an interview in the first place.

 

[JJ Husker]

Here's the problem with this guy as I see it.

Perception; the way, timing, and context in which it was presented is that he expects something personally for his large suite investment. He's paying 2.5M and dadgummit he ain't paying that much to not be in the title hunt every stinkin year. He's a bank President (meaning he's more important than the rest of us) and he'll bring his great force to bear if he doesn't get what he wants.

Reality; what he said has some merit but a guy in his position should not be saying these things publicly, especially at the beginning of a new season. His words are not going to make Pelini or anyone do anything differently and, if his words do cause the NU staff to act differently, then we have the wrong staff. The University needs big contributors but they don't need them shooting their mouth off in public. If any of them are truly unhappy with the job Bo is doing, then they should not go public but rather do what they need to do behind the scenes to effect the change they want to see. Then our AD and others in position of power will have to determine the right thing to do which is to consider his concerns or tell the guy to go pack it.

It's just a bit of fun for us "normal" fans to have a fair amount of disdain for the attitude.